Back in the Day
Before becoming the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and a blockbuster movie star, this actor launched his career as a Grammy-winning rapper.
Will Smith
Known for its vibrant nightlife and motto “What Happens Here, Stays Here,” this desert city thrives on chance
Las Vegas
Before becoming a global icon, this character made his first appearance in a 1928 short film titled Steamboat Willie.
Mickey Mouse
This sportswear giant’s name and “swoosh” logo were inspired by the Greek goddess of victory.
Nike
Contrary to popular belief, this part of your body does not continue to grow throughout your life — it only appears that way due to changes in skin and cartilage elasticity
ears or nose
This comedian voiced an animated squirrel in Over the Hedge and worked as a mail carrier.
Steve Carell
Known for its riverwalk and Alamo history, this Texas city invites visitors to “Remember” it
San Antonio
In the world of SpongeBob SquarePants, this character runs the Chum Bucket — the eternal rival to the Krusty Krab.
Plankton
In 2009, this tech company quietly dropped the word “Computers” from its name to reflect its growing product range.
Apple
Despite what movies show, this desert structure is not visible from space with the naked eye — it’s just too narrow compared to Earth’s curvature.
Great Wall of China
Before her pop career took off, Lady Gaga attended NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts under this real name.
Stefani Germanotta
This Southern city proudly calls itself “The City Too Busy to Hate"
Atlanta
This animated series from the 2000s featured a secret agent platypus and two stepbrothers who built wild inventions on their summer vacation.
Phineas and Ferb
This beverage brand’s signature shade of blue and promise to “hydrate better than water” made it a locker-room staple — until PepsiCo bought it in 2001.
Gatorade
Swallowed by many a kid’s imagination, the myth claims this ""food item" stays in your stomach for seven years — but in truth, it passes through your digestive system mostly unchanged
chewing gum
Before her chart-topping hits, this singer starred in Disney Channel’s Barney & Friends alongside Selena Gomez
Demi Lovato
This Midwestern city’s “Gateway to the West” nickname comes from a massive 630-foot stainless steel arch
St. Louis
This anime, first airing in 1997, centers around a young boy named Monkey D. Luffy who dreams of finding a specific treasure and becoming King of the Pirates
One Piece
Before becoming a luxury car brand, this company started in the late 1800s manufacturing sewing machines and bicycles in Germany.
Mercedes-Benz
People often think lightning never strikes the same place twice, but it actually hits this famous New York landmark dozens of times each year
Empire State Building
Before becoming Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr. worked as a busboy and appeared in this 1985 John Hughes film about a group of misfit teens
Weird Science
This Pacific Northwest city markets itself as “The Emerald City,” referencing both its lush surroundings and its love for green sustainability
Seattle
This 1990s cartoon, set in a fictional version of California, followed a wallaby navigating adult life, bills, and chaos with friends like Heffer and Filburt
Rocko's Modern Life
This company’s once-ubiquitous slogan, “Don’t be evil,” became ironic after criticism of its data practices — though it’s still the world’s top search engine.
Contrary to countless crime dramas, this physical evidence type cannot uniquely identify a person — the National Academy of Sciences found it lacks the scientific rigor once claimed.
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